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Rachel
Rachel is 36% done
Been an interesting listen on a long car ride.
Some of the ideas that have stuck out so far:

The intricacy of human bodies speaks to God’s purposefulness and skill.

Our bodies are well suited for our purposes as humans “Be fruitful and subdue the earth” and “go make disciples”
Oct 13, 2024 06:08PM
A Brief Theology of Periods (Yes, Really): An Adventure for the Curious Into Bodies, Womanhood, Time, Pain and Purpose—And How to Have a Better Time of the Month

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Rachel
Rachel is 38% done
Progress pt 3

We fight to not be seen as weak. But Jesus entered willingly into childhood weakness through Mary’s labor, and adulthood weakness at the crucifixion.

Weakness is not to be met with derision or superiority but with gentleness. Strength is to be used to honor and meet the needs of the weak.
Oct 13, 2024 06:13PM
A Brief Theology of Periods (Yes, Really): An Adventure for the Curious Into Bodies, Womanhood, Time, Pain and Purpose—And How to Have a Better Time of the Month


Rachel
Rachel is 37% done
In progress pt 2
We don’t have a “why” for the pain, but it does have a “when” with an end.

The paradox: acknowledging that men and women have different needs and the desire to be treated equally in all things
Oct 13, 2024 06:13PM
A Brief Theology of Periods (Yes, Really): An Adventure for the Curious Into Bodies, Womanhood, Time, Pain and Purpose—And How to Have a Better Time of the Month


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